With two of the best programs in the conference closing in on the league schedule, Oakdale High’s boys golf team needed superb scores to take an early lead In the Valley Oak League title race. They did just that after a stunning 196-214 victory over returning co-VOL champs East Union on March 20. Two days later, Oakdale again dropped below the elusive 200 mark with a 199-224 rout of Kimball.

Both victories came at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club. The Oakdale boys golf team earns collective Athlete of the Week recognition from The Leader for their terrific performances to start the season.